Most of us are taught as kids how to be kind, considerate and compassionate toward others. But rarely are we told to show the same consideration to ourselves! It’s ok to be kind, thoughtful and compassionate to ourselves…in fact, we need to be! A lack…
It’s hard to hear but according to the US Centers for Disease Control, 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys are sexually abused by the time they are 18, and 44% of rape victims are under age 18. Also statistics report that only…
You’ve no doubt heard the expression “men are from Mars, women from Venus.” And while we can all point out some major differences between genders, typically those differences all start in one major organ – the brain! One of the biggest complaints women tend to…
As much potential as therapy has for every individual and couple, some people seem to have success with therapy while others don’t. Why is this? Some of this stems from what the individuals’ and couple’s expectations going into therapy, some from how much effort they…
Have you ever wondered if the problems in your relationship can be solved? Do you feel like roommates? Does it seem like you’ve tried “everything” to save your marriage and nothing has worked? According to John Gottman “less than 10% of couples seek counseling before…
When I first started my practice, I remember reading a statistic about divorce that I found shocking! And that was that 40-50% of all first marriages in the United States ended in divorce. According to recent surveys, however, the divorce rate in the U.S. fell…